Do you constantly worry about everything in your life?

Davao, Philippines
March 14, 2012 7:20pm CST
Do you worry about your job? Your money? Your health? Even the weather? How about those women who has children? Do you worry about them too? Do you also worry about your neighbors? Your woes and even your clothes? I always see people worry too much. Like, how they can ever pay their taxes, their future, their debts and about many things that are yet to come...but I wonder if most of them will ever come to your life... I know of someone who is like that--my dad. And that person is so close yet so far. Because he worried too much, even though he is physically here, his mind is somewhere else. I wonder when will he ever live in the present and not in the future he portrayed in his mind that made him worry too much.
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18 responses
• Philippines
15 Mar 12
Every family guy worry about what life is up to for his family... I worry (although I should not be if I trust God) always about the future of my kids... there are moments that I seem not satisfied as to how much I have given to them in terms of love, money, time, attention, etc... I wanted the best of everything in this world for them to experience but I know I can't provide all as much as I wanted to. I worry that if I fail somehow presently as a father and a provider, there might be an effect on their personality as they grow up into adults but then of course who knows? maybe I'm just paranoid, and I might just be wrong.
• Philippines
15 Mar 12
just a suggestion smashville, someone famous said this.... i have a big problem, but... my GOD is BIGGER. lately i have so much problems that i thought i cant handle and i told myself... wake up... yes i hav a big big problem but my God is Bigger and its like boom, my problem is really there but i did not feel it like before. im positive that God will help me and provide me with the solutions. i hope and wish that you too can benefit with what im trying to convey. May God Bless you and your family
• Philippines
15 Mar 12
thanks for that wonderful suggestion Madonna... we do oftentimes neglect the presence of God in our life and how big he is than our problems or worries... He feeds the worms and the birds, how much more to us Humans, made in the likeness of his image, we are important to him and he won't neglect us in our times of need.
• China
8 Jun 12
My father is also that kind of person who worries a lot about things in the future. He also can't let go things in the past. To be honest, I don't appreciate his way of living. I think that's too hard. Life is short, why not cherish it right now. I like this saying--hope for the best and prepare for the worse. Life is a box of chocolate. we never know what we will get next. All we have to do is to try our best and enjoy it.
• Davao, Philippines
9 Jun 12
I agree. When someone worries too much especially for the future, they tend to destroy what they have in the present unknowingly. I just hope that I can do better than my father when the time comes for me to provide for my family. It is best to never let life's problems be your problem. And one's worries be revealed only as one's own fears--as a chicken little. And if I have my say, well, I don't want my life run by a chicken little.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
15 Mar 12
I worry about money more than I do anything else. Which is funny, because I don't worry about it while I'm out on the town spending it, but the tough week before I get paid is always a struggle. I worry about how I will get myself out of debt. I worry about being late to work all the time and I worry about my friends hating me because I forget to call them back or don't have time. I worry a lot. LOL. I try not to. And it's usually about the smallest things that I KNOW I shouldn't be worrying about. I'm glad I don't have kids because I would probably be worried about them too - TOO much - I would probably make them live in a bubble so nothing bad would happen to them. . I wish I could just relax a little bit. I try to, but it doesn't always happen. lol. It can't be good for our health. Happy MyLotting!
• Philippines
15 Mar 12
maezee, im positive that you will be a great mom. i wish that you find a man to treasure you more than anything in this world:)
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
15 Mar 12
being a mom, i worry much i won't deny it. is just that i don't want just enough for my family but i want much. but i find worrying so unhealthy as it triggers the release of toxin in my body making me stress and prone to sickness. so i stop worrying and entrust everything to God. i know nothing is impossible through Him and as long as i believe everything will be okay.
• Philippines
15 Mar 12
well said shylade
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
16 Mar 12
There was a time I did, mostly at night because I as way to busy at day time. Now I don't anymore. I know/learned how to deal with (real) problems, also learned that many problems solve themselves if you just give it some time. I also learned that sleepless nights are useless and such a waste of good energy and time. I decided that happiness is a choice and also with a lack of money there is plenty to do to make myself feel happy (and others as well). I also learned that being with me is what I like most, also need and makes me feel happy and relaxed.
• Philippines
15 Mar 12
It's a big YES! I worry about everything. Money,lovelife,health and etc. I don't know why I worry a lot even if I already know that everything will be okay.
• Davao, Philippines
8 Jun 12
Sometimes worries are okay. But too much stresses us out. I hope you are doing well. And that you won't let your worries get to your life like your relationship with your family. Have a nice day and Happy MyLotting! Sorry for the late reply!
• Southend-On-Sea, England
15 Mar 12
I didn't used to be a worrier at all, but as I've got older, I find I'm worrying about pretty much everything. For me I suppose it has a lot to do with not feeling safe (on a day to day level) in the world, plus I do have some problems which aren't easy to sort out yet if they exploded in my face, the outcome wouldn't be very nice.
@beamer88 (4259)
• Philippines
15 Mar 12
Sometimes it's really hard not to worry about things especially if you have a family to feed and a child to put to school. You have to think of ways to make your budget fit or augment it if possible through other sources of income. But I think worrying isn't really bad if you don't allow it to consume you. It can even serve somewhat as a motivator for a person to strive even harder :)
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
15 Mar 12
Dear friend, my life, unfortunately, is a constant worry! I'm unemployed, so the uncertain future. At home I have problems with my family. I also have personal problems such as myself recognized a disability equal to 75%. But that said, let's face it, who is not worried about in this world? Sure, we all like to complain only of the negative aspects, with the hope of solving. Maybe the inside of our lives we definitely found the positive episodes, unfortunately, them we end up with forgetting soon. This is life!
@almond24 (1248)
• Hungary
15 Mar 12
Yes, I worry too much, and found that even if I had nothing to worry about I would find something I worry about being unemployed and finding a job, about paying my debt, about moving abroad with my fiance, about my health insurance, about my family... And I don't even have children, I would be even more worried about them. With all the energy I wasted on worrying, I could have built up a life that I dreamed about. It really makes no sense worrying about things I can't change, and if I can, I do my best to change them anyway.
• Philippines
15 Mar 12
sinfulrose you worry too, please dont be too hard with your dad. let the worry falls on worry itself. be happy and think always positive. God will be always with us so why worry? hope you get my meaning. happy mylotters
• United States
15 Mar 12
Hello! Sometimes, but I try not to worry about every little thing in life. Worry will do nothing but lead us down to servere health problems in life. we have to keep having faith in life in whatever we do . Worry will keep you restless at night. Can't eat, can't sleep. We have to take it one day at a time only.
• Philippines
15 Mar 12
I don't worry when my cross gets so heavy, for I know there is a reason to go on. I can almost see the angels as they sing around the throne. I'm just waiting for the call to "come on home." Life is too short to spend a lot of it worrying about things that are not real. Why do I need to worry when I can pray, knowing that God is good all the time. Life seems easy when we are on the mountain. But when we're on the valley of life, many are worrying about everything. But those who put their trust in the Lord will have confidence.
• Philippines
15 Mar 12
Yup! I do constantly worry everything in my life. I worry about my health cause I have an asthma and I'm concerned about it a lot. I also worry about money. I worry financially cause I want to earn money easily so that I could buy the thing I want. I'm also concern about the subjects that I should have to enroll for the next semester because I really want to graduate on time so I'm thinking to overload my subjects next semester.. I'm really bothered in a lot of things that I shouldn't take off seriously.
@marty3888 (2355)
• Acme, Michigan
15 Mar 12
I don't if I don't have to. Right now, a little worried about money because I'm not working right now. But I am a saver and have money put in the bank. My girlfriend whom I live with is very much like that. Not only that, she exagerates pretty bad. Like telling me I haven't had a job in years. In May I had a steady job. it's only March. She says this house is filthy, disgusting! The truth is, there are some patches of dirt on the walls, which I'm going to start cleaning tomorrow. Whether or not she'll notice it, I don't know. But I more than likely, I will get called back to work soon at this company that always asks for me. (I'm signed up with a temp service.) She worrys about that too. We're going to lose this house, or I am going to have to support you. She's been saying that for over 5 years and it hasn't happened yet. For the most part, I'm upbeat and positive.
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
15 Mar 12
We need to plan for the future, but constantly worrying about it of no benefit to anyone.
@MandaLee (3756)
• United States
15 Mar 12
No, I am not a constant worrier. My life is in the Lord's hands. The Lord is faithful and will always care for me.
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
15 Mar 12
Yes I worry constantly on cetian things.Money,bills,and retirement are my biggest worries! With bills I pay them on time. When I get in a finanical mess I some how get through it! Even though this is good I still worry! I might not be able to retire like alot of people and that probaly scares me more then worries me! What if I have to retire ith health issues and I don't have alot of money to survive on? I do hve a retirement going but I still worry!